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<p><P>One of the most important and complex characters in the Bible, King David has been the subject of innumerable portraits, both artistic and literary. Michaelangelo's magnificent sculpture of him is perhaps the single best known work of art in the world, and the story of the humble shepherd who slew Goliath and became king has assumed a powerful mythological status. But was David a real person&#151;and if so what <b>kind</b> of person was he?<br>Through a close and critical reading of biblical texts, ancient history, and recent archeological discoveries, Steven L. McKenzie concludes that David was indeed a real person. This David, however, was no hero but a usurper, adulterer, and murderer&#151;a Middle Eastern despot of a familiar type. McKenzie shows that the story of humble beginnings is utterly misleading&#58; "shepherd" is a metaphor for "king," and David came from a wealthy, upper-class background. Similarly, McKenzie reveals how David's ascent to power, traditionally attributed to popularity and divine blessing, in fact resulted from a campaign of terror and assassination. While instituting a full-blown Middle Eastern monarchy, David was an aggressive leader, a devious p

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Author

Steven L McKenzie; NetLibrary, Inc

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Published

2000

Language

EN

ISBN

9786610472932

Category

religious

Subjects

Memoir, History, Biography